A new Mexican restaurant called Raíces is preparing to open in South End in early September. The restaurant will occupy the former Summerbird space on South Tryon Street and will feature regional Mexican cooking led by chef TJ Steele.

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• Raíces Brings Oaxaca and Jalisco Flavors to South End — Axios Charlotte — 2026-08-20
  https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/06/09/new-mexican-restaurant-races-opening-in-south-end

Charlotte-based Que Onda Tacos and Tequila is planning a $2 million flagship restaurant in Montford. The 228-seat location is expected to open in February 2027 and would become the company’s sixth restaurant in the Charlotte area.

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• Que Onda Plans $2 Million Montford Flagship — Axios Charlotte — 2026-08-18
  https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/18/que-onda-tacos-tequila-montford-charlotte-restaurant

Pappas Properties is proposing a major redevelopment of a gated industrial site in Lower South End. The 15-acre plan, called LoSo Synergy South, would introduce housing, retail, restaurants and hospitality uses if it clears Charlotte’s rezoning process.

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• 15-Acre LoSo Site Could Become Walkable Mixed-Use District — Axios Charlotte — 2026-08-18
  https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/18/loso-pappas-properties-mixed-use-development

Customshop chef Andres Kaifer is teaming with Miami chef Michael Beltran on Roe and Olivia’s, a new restaurant planned for Lower South End. The project is expected by the end of 2026 and will blend contemporary American cooking with Cuban and Spanish influences.

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• Roe and Olivia’s Planned for Lower South End — Axios Charlotte — 2026-08-19
  https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/08/19/roe-olivias-restaurant-lower-south-end-charlotte

The BLK Girl BLK Dress Dinner Party returns to Charlotte on August 30 for an evening built around food, live music and conversation. The event is designed as an elevated social gathering and is part of a busy late-summer calendar across the city.

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• BLK Girl BLK Dress Dinner Party Returns August 30 — WBTV QC Life — 2026-08-24
  https://qclife.wbtv.com/2026/08/24/blk-girl-blk-dress-dinner-party/

Former American Idol contestant Ashley Hunt is opening Songbirds Wine Bar in University City on Saturday, August 29. The 3,500-square-foot venue is designed around live music and support for independent artists, with wine, cocktails, light bites and community events.

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• Songbirds Wine Bar Opens Saturday in University City — Axios Charlotte — 2026-08-24
  https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/06/23/new-wine-bar-opening-soon-university-city-live-music-songbirds

The Panthers are entering the most stressful stage of the preseason as coaches prepare to choose the regular-season roster. Players fighting for depth and special-teams jobs have only limited practice and game opportunities left to make their cases.

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• Panthers Roster Bubble Tightens Ahead of Final Cuts — Carolina Panthers — 2026-08-24
  https://www.panthers.com/news/training-camp-observations-joint-practice-will-determine-workload-in-finale

Feleipe Franks continues to make a case for a Panthers roster spot with his unusual versatility at tight end. His camp performance has created a difficult decision in a position room where coaches must balance blocking, receiving, special teams and roster flexibility.

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• Feleipe Franks Makes Panthers Tight-End Decision More Complicated — Carolina Panthers — 2026-08-20
  https://www.panthers.com/news/feleipe-franks-and-the-entertaining-conundrum-for-the-panthers-tight-end-room

Carolina’s starters delivered their strongest preseason showing in a 34-17 win over Jacksonville. The Panthers produced points and defensive stops in a performance that offered encouragement before the team returns to Charlotte for its final preseason test.

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• Panthers Offense Breaks Through in 34-17 Win Over Jaguars — Carolina Panthers — 2026-08-22
  https://www.panthers.com/news/rapid-reactions-panthers-beat-the-jaguars-34-17-as-starters-shine

Panthers coach Dave Canales says he is leaning toward holding starters out of Friday’s preseason finale against Houston. The final decision will depend in part on how much work the first-team units get during joint practice this week.

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• Dave Canales May Rest Panthers Starters Against Houston — Carolina Panthers — 2026-08-24
  https://www.panthers.com/news/training-camp-observations-joint-practice-will-determine-workload-in-finale